BUSINESS COMPARABLES DATABASE SHOWING POSITIVE TRENDS
After reviewing business valuations in PEERCOMPS from 2008 through 1st quarter 2010, most company financials were on a downward trend during that time; obvious indications of the recession.
Now, in 2011, the picture is a little different. From a business economic standpoint, lending is beginning to increase, and the volume of transaction data in PEERCOMPS (which is driven by SBA-approved transactions) is increasing from previous years. The PEERCOMPS transaction database shows company financials leveling off while some even show slight increases. Hopefully, these are indicators of a rebound in our economy that parallels the rebound we are seeing in SBA lending. This is positive news for entrepreneurs, and buyers and sellers of small business. Whether its time to retire, expand, acquire or merge, the business comparables data from PEERCOMPS indicates strong growth opportunities across a handful of industries from the types of businesses within niche industries offering proprietary products. For example, professional services companies that offer proprietary technologies or processes that enhance the customer experience show the strongest opportunity for top-line growth, while professional services firms who perform within the status quo will likely struggle to grow or even maintain current revenues.
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